Anyhow, I spent most of my time around the rigs and Pete used to call me his boss.

Well, that wretched man turned all colors when I accused him, and tried to 'shush' me.

He said I mustn't talk about things I knew nothing about--somebody might overhear me.

He declared the outfit he was working for were no good and wouldn't pay a driller a bonus if he made a well for them.

He was sick of making other people rich and getting nothing for himself....